US Bridges

Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.78 MI West of US 1 · Structure no. 020060B

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,346
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,346 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,285 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDegraw Ave EB
CrossesTeaneck Creek
Location1.78 MI West of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 56III
Coordinates40.87178, -74.00823
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,346 (2024)
Projected traffic16,285 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek carry?

About 13,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Degraw Ave EB over Teaneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.